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Your RTO's Efficiency Called - It Wants Fresh Ceramic Media and It Wants it Now! Ever wonder if your Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) needs some TLC or is secretly hoping for an upgrade? (Hint: It definitely is!) At Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE), we're celebrating #25yearsofS&SE keeping #MadeInAmerica clean air and equipment performing at peak levels. Today,... View Article

AM News - Revive Your RTO: Smarter Controls for a Cleaner Tomorrow Upgrade Your Control Panels. Optimize Performance. Stay EPA Compliant. Technology never stops evolving—neither should your RTO controls. At Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE), we understand that upgrading your oxidizer’s control panels significantly boosts efficiency, reduces downtime, and simplifies compliance reporting. HOW OFTEN SHOULD... View Article

AM Monday - Actuator Motor Failure in RTOs Actuator motors control valves and dampers in RTOs, regulating air flow and temperature. When they fail, the impact can include: Operational Disruptions: Failure can prevent proper airflow and temperature regulation, causing inefficiency or shutdown. Safety Concerns: Malfunctions may result in unsafe conditions, like improper valve closure leading... View Article

AM Monday - Burner Tuning Enhances RTO Efficiency Burner tuning significantly impacts the performance of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs) in several key areas: Flame Stability & Media Protection: Proper tuning ensures a stable flame, preventing damage to ceramic media and optimizing heat recovery. Fuel Efficiency: A well-tuned burner burns fuel efficiently, reducing consumption and operational... View Article

AM Monday - Regular Maintenance for Your Air Pollution Control System Your air pollution control system works hard every day — but without regular maintenance, it could be costing you more than you realize. Rising fuel costs despite steady production, longer heat-up times, frequent cycling, increased component failures, and more unscheduled breakdowns are all signs... View Article

AM Monday - Heat Exchanger Maintenance Ensure efficient heat recovery and prevent fouling or degradation. Tasks: Visual Inspections: Perform regular visual checks for signs of cracks, corrosion, or physical damage to the heat exchanger. Cleaning: Remove any debris or particulate build-up from the heat exchanger surfaces to ensure optimal heat transfer. Check for Fouling: Inspect... View Article

AM Monday - Ensuring Consistent Ignition and Burner Performance Tasks: Inspect Burner Operation: Check the burners for proper flame ignition, ensuring that they light up without delay and maintain stable flames. Fuel-Air Mixture: Check the fuel-to-air ratio to ensure it is set correctly for optimal combustion. Adjust as needed. Clean Burners: Remove any soot, ash,... View Article

AM Monday - RTO Sensor Failure Several factors can cause control panels and sensors in a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) to fail : Environmental Conditions High Temperatures: Can degrade sensors, leading to inaccurate readings. Corrosive Gases: Damage to sensors and electrical components. Moisture: Causes short circuits or corrosion in the control panel. Sensor Degradation Aging:... View Article